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Ok so I took Percoset, ran out. Then took suboxone. Wired a few days then took opiates again then went back to the suboxone now I'm back on opiates. About how long does the suboxone stay in your system with introducing other things with it? Or is the time frame the same? I took the last suboxone 8 days ago tomorrow. I have a drug test tomorrow. Will I pass? I've only done suboxone twice once was a quarter of an 8mg the second was a quarter of 2mg. ## Everyone's body is different and some ppl metabolize slower or quicker then others. I'd think the sub would be out by eight days, but that depends on a lot of factors with your lifestyle and eating habits too. After eight days I'd say you should be okay but you never know...

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I Take a treatment from 1.5 month for stopped using opium after 15 day leave it. but now i taking qudict continuous in a day 2, 3, or till 4 because i feel same as opium. so it is placed as opium now how can stop it ## Hi, Banshi! Normally, the Qudict needs to be tapered very slowly and it can take time, depending on how long you were using the opium. It is also very potent opiate, so it can't be stopped abruptly and can also be habit forming. Learn more Qudict details here. Have you consulted your doctor?

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Small, tan oval shaped pill with 1/2 moon and #20 on it. ## While I can't find an exact match to your pill, I did determine who a possible manufacturer may be. Actavis Elizabeth LLC (formerly known as Watson) manufacturers tablets with what appears to be a half moon logo, similar to what you described. They happen to have a Suboxone tablet with a half moon logo and the #155 on one side. I'm not insinuating that this is your pill, but it could possibly be a similar drug if it ends up being from the same manufacturer. That said, I'd recommend contacting Actavis directly regarding your inquiry, to see if it's truly one of their own. The Actavis (U.S.) Customer Relations number is: +1 (800) 272-5525 I hope this helps!

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MY NAME IS RICK, AND I'M ORIGINALLY FROM MAMMOTH LAKES. I'M NOW AN UNLICENSED HANDYMAN IN THE BIG PINES/ WRIGHTWOOD CALIFORNIA AREA. THIS AREA IS RENOWN FOR THE ABILITY TO PURCHASE HEROIN, WHICH FOLLOWING A MEDICAL CONDITION, I BECAME ADDICTED TO. I RELOCATED HERE TO BE CLOSER TO THE DRUG. FOR ANONYMITY I'VE ALWAYS USED THE ALIAS NAME, CLINTON FIELDING. BUT NOW, I WOULD LIKE TO GO ON METHADONE SO THAT I CAN LIVE A MORE NORMAL LIFE. CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT I NEED TO DO TO GET TREATMENT. AND WHERE TO GO IN THE WRIGHTWOOD / BIG PINES AREA TO GET THE DRUG METHADONE?

I am wondering about the subs. So that being said, here is my story and i want any advice or facts you can give on my situation, with a very big PLEASE at the end. Please try to follow this, its confusing in parts but in the end, i am addicted to opiates....plain truth with a little explination. My oldests sons father and i used to take 5 mg percs and do crazy cute stuff like feed ducks and go play at toys r us cause we would feel all lovey dovey and cute and all that towards each other. That was back in like 2005-2007. That was not a problem. It was only if we got some from an actual injury or something, every once in a while over that span, never anything else. But that introduced me to taking them without needing to. Then in 2008 i had acl replacement, i was given percs before surger...

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no they want you to just do strips. that copay s*** is a prop to get youto switch to strips and go through doctors that accepr insurance. the 100 some you paid for the script is cheap man. don't get Molina insurance ## Would you then suggest paying cash out of pocket rather than working through any insurance company for that matter, not just Molina? This way you could simply bypass all the hassels of dealing with policies and go straight to getting what you truly need. Granted, not everyone has that kind of money to toss around. But in reality, many patients are also paying top dollar for their insurance companies each month in addition to their medication, only to be told that they can't use the one brand that was actually working for them anymore. It seems you either pay cash ...

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i take methadone 10 mg ,for pain but have noticed a difference between the round and oblong ones the round ones make me very tired ,ne1 no wat pharmacies carry the oblong ones? ## There can be difference in generic drugs, they are allowed to differ in the active ingredient, by as much as plus or minus 20%, because the FDA considers this an acceptable therapeutic window. If they are making you tired, then that probably means you are experiencing more side effects, so they are a little stronger than what you are used to taking. As to what pharmacies carry the different ones, can you post back with more details, such as the markings on the ones you are looking for or the manufacturer, as well as your general location? Otherwise, people can only try and guess these details. You'll get m...

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Is suboxone & zanax dangerous to take together? ## Hi Anne, Based on my research, there are potentially dangerous drug interactions listed between Xanax and the buprenorphine found in Suboxone. From what I've read, using either of these medications together can increase your risk of developing serious respiratory depression, buprenorphine overdose, coma, and even death. Is this combination something your doctor prescribed to you? If so, he's really putting you at risk for some potentially life-threatning side effects. You may even want to consider switching doctors to someone who knows more about drug interactions; if not but for your own safety. I hope this helps! ## Thank you so much for answering my question about suboxone & zanax! Yes my doctor dies give me both...

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Does anyone know of what vitamins to supplement the effects of long-term suboxene use? Been having a hard time finding the information ## Hi, Jax! How are you? The reason you aren't finding that information is because such studies aren't done. It's just not something that money is typically spent on research to see what vitamins best help someone taking any given prescription medication. It would be great if it were done, but I'm not sure that will ever actually happen. Learn more Suboxone details here. You should check with your doctor to see if it's okay for you to add a good multi, that would probably be the best way to go about it. Then you make sure that you get all of the essentials.

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I am looking for help with a perscription addiction. I have head that methadone has help many people get off perscription pill. Don't know where in my area to go. ## For addiction treatment, Methadone must be administered in a clinical setting by those who are specially trained in its use for such. General practitioners are not allowed to prescribe it for that. Learn more Methadone details here. The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center does Methadone treatment, you can contact them by calling 845-563-8000 Suboxone would also be an alternative, since rather than requiring lifetime maintenance, it actually enables most people to become completely drug free. They have a site where you can check for doctors in your area at suboxone.com Learn more Suboxone details here. Is there an...

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was going to clenic was getting 10 mg methadone they wont take medacare now cant get a doctor to help me ## Hi, Andrew! Sorry about the problem that you're having. However, if you were going to an addiction clinic, even if it was for pain treatment, then that is what is in your medical records and a regular doctor can't prescribe Methadone for you. Once you're listed as being under addiction treatment, you can only get it from those that are specially trained in its use and under current laws, a private physician can't prescribe it for addiction treatment. Learn more Methadone details here. You aren't the first person that's run into this problem, there have been quite a few other posts about it, because many people in severe pain who were having trouble getting ...

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I used h for about a month straight after being clean for 5 months.... I'm on methadone clinic and got tested on a Thursday after using that Monday morning at around 10am test on Thursday was at about 11:30 .... I drank three cups of coffee and three bottles of water before and peed about 4 times after I started drinking and took three multivitamins and 5 tums, just bc I was worried I would dilute my sample but my per was ALMOST crystal clear with a tiny hint of yellow to it and in worried opiates are going to show up but watered down, and after not using for 72 hours in PRAYING I diluted just enough to not test positive :-( someone give me some input/opinions!! Ty!!

I need to find the names of dr that perscribe methadone in the Bay Area ca. Even better east Bay Area. Thanks ## Hi, Jword! How are you? If you're looking for addiction treatment with Methadone, you will have to go to a treatment clinic. Under the current U.S. laws, private doctors cannot prescribe it for addiction treatment, that can only be done in a clinical setting by those that are specially trained in its use for such. Learn more Methadone details here. I did a search for listings in that area and found one for Bay Area Addiction Research and Treatment, you can call them for more information at 415-928-7800. Does anyone else have a place they can suggest?

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Hello all, I hope and pray someone can answer my questions. I've decided to get help for my addiction and made a appointment with the Suboxone Clinic. First app. was just answering a few questions about my history, then made a appt for the following day. I thought I was going to be treated at first appt. Nope! I took a COWS test, they gave me Rememeron for the withdrawals and told me that I need three more appointments before I can be treated with the Suboxone. Mind you this is a Friday. So I have to do all weekend, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday with withdrawals. Then they want me to do take a urine test and needs to be negative of opioid before they give me anything. Honestly I've never heard of waiting this long to get help. I cannot be sick, so I took a little bit of S...

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Trying to find doctors near Devon and Western in N Chicago that can prescribe methadone for pain treatment. ## Any doctor can prescribe it for pain, however, you may run into problems if you're calling new doctors and asking if they'll prescribe it, since most doctors will consider that to be drug seeking behavior. You need to make sure you get an appointment and get in the door first, then discuss your options with them. Learn more Methadone details here. And if you're a chronic pain patient that requires regular treatment, then a regular general practitioner will not be able to provide you with treatment. Under the new laws, you will have to enter pain management and be treated by a physician that has been specially trained in pain control. Does anyone have a place they ca...

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I have been on methadone (pill form) for several years now, and need some help. ## oops forgot the rest! as I said I have been on methadone for several years now 60 mg per day. I have full blown cronic hep c stage one fibrosis, osterperosis, fibromayalga severe back trouble and who knows what else at this time! I started out on oxycodone 40mg three times a day and had to switch to methadone due to cost of meds. I recently was in a car accident and tried to go back to oxy's, my doctor put me on 40mg three times a day as before. This is not working as after three monthes by body still hurts from the methadone. I am considering going back to methadone however 60mg per day no longer helps. How do I convert back, and what would be the mg. I should consider to discuss with my Doctor. or d...

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Can someone please tell me where I can fill my Methadone prescription. I live in south Philadelphia and I've been trying to find a pharmacy for the past two weeks.Please help! ## HI, Natalia! I'm very sorry about the problem that you're having. A very large pharmaceutical distributor was recently shut down on the east coast, so many pharmacies are on back order for controlled substances. Have you talked to your doctor and your pharmacist? There may be an alternative dosage or alternative medication that you can take in the meantime. ## I'm in the same boat in the same area south Philly. What p.o's me is when I go to pharmacy and get denied and then someone I know gets almost the exact quantity that I had tried to get few hours earlier.

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My dr. says you cant get subutex in CANADA,not in CANADA and that sucks, I WANT SUBUTEX and xyrem too, lol! CANADA SUCKS! Yet i hear someone say under the worst conditions. No one seems to know the answer for this and i am having reactions to naloxone. We have the Bupe patch, but i dont know if that will replace suboxone! I hope Canada gets it! ## Hello, When you say Bupe patch, are you referring to Buprenorphine? If so, Subutex contains Buprenorphine so I imagine that they should work in similar ways. I've taken vitamin B12 patches and I could tell that the vitamin was much more effective as a patch vs a pill. Hopefully that will be the case with your "Bupe" patches! I'm not sure as to why Subutex isn't available in Canada though, does anyone else have any informati...

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my directions said no asprin and etc 5 days prior to the proceedure in case polups have to be removed should i stop the suboxen as well ## Hi sawbuck, I have read reports of Suboxone patients being advised to stop the Suboxone 24 hours before the procedure, but since the drug is so strong I don't believe that 24 hours would be enough time to rid it from your system. A few days might not even be enough time depending on how long you've been taking it. I can't say for sure if it will cause your blood to thin, I haven't read any reports of that happening. The most important thing is to let your doctor (and the nurse staff who will be assisting you) know that you are taking Suboxone and let them know about your concerns. I've read that if the Suboxone is still in your sy...

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My 25 yr old son has severe panic attacks how can he get a physician to prescribe this if he's on methadone for opiate addiction!!!????He s not able to keep a job because of panic attacks????Please help me get my son the help he needs!!!!??? ## Hi tina, Sorry to hear about your son's tight situation. In the end I believe it really just comes down to the discretion of the physician or psychiatrist who prescribes/recommends the clonazepam. From my experience, a psychiatrist can write up a report after an in-person evaluation, to help determine your son's true needs for this medication. If he can get a good psychiatrist that is willing to work with him, their reports can certainly convince a doctor to reconsider things for him. That may be something to consider first before app...

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